DISCOVER Voices | disAbility Cornwall & IoS

In this episode, Anna Lempriere from the Cornwall Memory Cafe Network is joined by the inspiring Grania McKittrick, Outreach and Development Lead at Lorenzo’s House – a U.S.-based nonprofit offering support for families affected by young onset dementia. Together, they explore how Lorenzo’s House was born from lived experience and the urgent need to support children and families navigating the challenges of dementia at a younger age...

For Learning Disability Week, the Advocacy Fellows are shining a light on special educational needs (SEND) and meeting the inspiring young ambassadors from SEND It Forward, a youth voice project within Action for Children Kernow Connect.

📚 With over 1.6 million pupils in England needing extra support and 400,000+ with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), we ask: are their voices being heard?

💬 Featuring: Olivia, Seren and J...

In this episode of Care to Speak, host Steve Horscroft sits down with Mandy May, a dedicated carer navigating the challenges of both professional and unpaid family care. Mandy shares her personal experiences caring for her mother, who has dementia and arthritis, as well as the journey of arranging support, accessing adult social care and ensuring her mum stays connected and engaged.

🧡 Topics covered: ✔️ Recognising early signs of ...

In this episode of the Dementia Together Toolkit podcast, Anna Lempriere speaks with Jane and Jay from the Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) about technology-enabled care and how digital support can improve life for people living with dementia and their carers.

Learn how CRCC’s Digital Together project – in partnership with Cornwall Council and others – is making technology more accessible across Cornwall. From free tablet lo...

In this episode of the Dementia Together Toolkit series, we speak with Karen Malkin, Clinical Lead Manager for the Dementia Liaison Service in Cornwall. Karen provides expert advice on the importance of early planning for dementia care, particularly focusing on the crucial steps to take before a diagnosis progresses.

Karen explains how to navigate issues like mental capacity, and why it’s important to address them in the early stag...

In this episode, we’re joined by Allison O'Kelly, an advanced clinical practitioner with extensive experience in the Memory Assessment Service in Cornwall. Alison shares her journey into dementia care, discussing the evolution of the Memory Assessment Service and its crucial role in diagnosing and supporting those with dementia. With a background in clinical practice, Alison explains how the service has expanded over the years, off...

🎧 Listen to the podcast now and hear how your stories are helping to challenge policy, shift attitudes, and push for accessible, inclusive parking across Cornwall.

A massive thank you to the 629 people who responded to our Blue Badge parking survey, especially the 250+ who shared detailed comments. Your voices have made one thing clear: the system is not working for many of us, and it's time for change. 

🔍 What you told us: 44% f...

Let's Talk Bladder & Bowel Health

In this essential episode, host Anna Lempriere speaks with bladder and bowel specialist Jordan Trevelyan about an often-overlooked aspect of dementia care. With compassion and clarity, Jordan offers practical advice, expert tips, and reassurance around common continence concerns faced by people living with dementia and those who support them.

From early warning signs to product options, getting...

Did You Know? 90% of Dementia-Related Injuries Are Due to Falls. Two-thirds of people living with dementia are at risk of falls.

Welcome to this eye-opening episode of the Common Memory Café Podcast, where we dive deep into the critical topic of falls among people living with dementia. In this episode, our expert guest, Paul Cadger, Dementia Education Lead at Kernow Health CIC, shares his extensive knowledge—drawing on his backgrou...

In this insightful episode of the Cornwall Memory Cafe Podcast, host Anna Lempriere speaks with communications specialist Susie Inman about an exciting initiative to improve digital inclusion across Cornwall — particularly for older people, carers, and those living with dementia.

Susie shares how the Digital Inclusion Team at Cornwall Council is supporting community organisations to recruit and train “digital champions” — volunteer...

In this episode, Anna is joined by Dr Simon Vann Jones, Consultant Psychiatrist in Older People’s Mental Health and the NIHR Dementia Research Lead for the South West. Simon shares personal insight into what drew him to dementia care, discusses current treatments including Donepezil and Memantine, and offers an expert view on emerging research and clinical trials.

With a warm, relaxed tone and clear, accessible explanations, this s...

Welcome back to The Advocacy Fellows Podcast – where young adults with learning disabilities speak up, share stories and inspire change.

In this episode, we explore public transport in Cornwall and how a lack of access can seriously affect people living in rural communities. From missing bus services to long travel times and inaccessible routes, our Fellows share personal stories, insights and experiences, the good and the frustrat...

In this episode of Discover Voices, Dr Theo Blackmore speaks with Tracey Phillips, a trustee of the Merlin Neuro Therapy Centre and a volunteer with the MS Society in South and West Cornwall.

Timed with MS Awareness Week, this conversation explores Tracey's personal journey, the critical role of the Merlin Centre in supporting people with neurological conditions, and the importance of therapies like oxygen and hydrotherapy.

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In this episode of The Advocacy Fellows Podcast, we explore the tragic yet powerful story of Oliver McGowan, an autistic young man with a learning disability whose avoidable death highlighted critical gaps in healthcare.

We discuss the importance of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training, designed to educate healthcare professionals on supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities. The Fellows also share their persona...

In this episode of the Care to Speak podcast, we sit down with Phil Dunston, a dedicated carer and advocate, to discuss his remarkable journey of raising and supporting a family with unique challenges. As a father of three adopted children - two with significant disabilities - Phil shares his experiences navigating the complex world of caregiving, the emotional highs and lows, and the systemic barriers that often make life more dif...

Join Anna Lempriere, Wayfinder for the Cornwall Memory Cafe Network and disAbility Cornwall, as she interviews experts and people with lived experience to provide essential insights, advice, and support for carers and people living with dementia. In this episode, Anna welcomes Zoe Baxter, a valued member of the Young Onset Memory Café, a unique space for those diagnosed with dementia under 65. Together, they explore the challenges,...

For our latest podcast, we have decided to upload an archived interview with the late Mr Christopher Jordan, known to us all as Chris. Chris was a very busy and active member of the disability community including Treasurer for disAbility Cornwall & Isles of Scilly and Cornwall People First, and a town Councillor for Tuckingmill Council. 

After his recent passing, we share this interview with our host Theo in his memory. He will...

Join Anna Lempriere, Host for the Cornwall Memory Cafe Network and disAbility Cornwall, as she interviews experts and those with lived experience to provide essential insights, advice, and support for carers and people living with dementia.

In this episode, Anna speaks with Dr. Vicky Brown, a psychiatrist specializing in later life, about distress in dementia—what it means, why it happens, and how to navigate its challenges. From m...